At a glance
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Phan Thiet
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Ho Chi Minh City
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| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Nomad score | 6.1 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,496 / mo | $2,301 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 24°C | 32° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 53 Moderate | 97 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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| Average high | 30.9°C | 32°C |
| Average low | 24.1°C | 24.5°C |
| Precipitation | 112 mm / mo | 199 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 317 h / mo | 292 h / mo |
| Humidity | 79% | 79% |
| Rain days | 14.4 / mo | 18.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 22 km/h | 15.9 km/h |
VN
Phan Thiet · average high by month
J 30
F 30
M 31
A 32
M 32
J 32
J 31
A 32
S 31
O 30
N 30
D 30
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Ho Chi Minh City · average high by month
J 32
F 33
M 35
A 34
M 33
J 32
J 31
A 31
S 31
O 31
N 31
D 31
Air quality
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| US AQI | 53 | 97 |
| PM2.5 | 14.8 µg/m³ | 31 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 15.5 µg/m³ | 31.4 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 164 µg/m³ | 201 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 8.5 | 6 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.2 | 7.8 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.2 | 8.0 |
| Startup Scene | 3.0 | 7.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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| Air Conditioning | 7.2 | 8.6 |
| Green Spaces | 5.2 | 3.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.3 | 5.1 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.5 | 2.8 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Weather | 6.9 | 4.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.3 | 6.6 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.3 | 7.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Phan Thiet
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Ho Chi Minh City
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| Accommodation Cost | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Cost of Living | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Currency Stability | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.0 | 8.2 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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| Culture | 6.4 | 8.2 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.2 | 7.3 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.7 | 6.1 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.5 | 8.4 |
| Nightlife | 5.3 | 8.0 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.8 | 4.5 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.6 | 8.1 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.4 | 8.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.3 | 8.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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| Cafes with WiFi | 5.9 | 8.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.2 | 8.7 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.7 | 8.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.4 | 8.3 |
| Internet Speed | 6.8 | 8.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.9 | 9.2 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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| Fitness Facilities | 5.1 | 7.1 |
| Food Scene | 6.9 | 9.1 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.9 | 7.1 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.6 | 6.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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| Healthcare | 6.2 | 7.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.1 | 6.8 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Phan Thiet
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Political Stability | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.7 | 6.0 |
| Visa Ease | 6.7 | 7.2 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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| Air Quality | 6.6 | 3.7 |
| Cleanliness | 5.7 | 4.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.8 | 4.1 |
| Family Friendly | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Language Barrier | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.6 | 6.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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| Female Friendly | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Safety | 7.7 | 7.4 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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| Airport Connectivity | 5.5 | 8.1 |
| Cycling | 4.6 | 2.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Public Transit | 3.3 | 5.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 6.3 | 9.0 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.8 | 8.7 |
| Walkability | 4.9 | 5.5 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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| Coworking Quality | 4.4 | 7.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.5 | 6.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.6 | 7.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.2 | 5.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.5 | 7.3 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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| Jeans | $36 per pair | $42 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $21 per dress | $32 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $80 per pair | $88 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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| Dining Out | $69 per month | $96 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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| Cinema Ticket | $4.20 per ticket | $4.59 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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| Coffee | $1.34 per cup | $2.10 per cup |
| Beer | $0.96 per pint | $1.72 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.72 per meal | $2.48 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $25 per meal | $31 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $4.78 per meal | $4.78 per meal |
| Apples | $2.48 per kg | $2.75 per kg |
| Bread | $0.76 per loaf | $0.84 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.46 per bottle | $0.54 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.61 per liter | $1.61 per liter |
| Rice | $0.84 per kg | $1.07 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $4.39 per kg | $4.78 per kg |
| Beef | $11 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $13 per bottle | $15 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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| Groceries | $122 per month | $134 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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| Health Insurance | $9.55 per month | $19 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $17 per visit | $29 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.59 per purchase | $4.39 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Ho Chi Minh City
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| Housing | $172 per month | $287 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $325 per month | $592 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $707 per month | $917 per month |
| Coworking Space | $107 per month | $122 per month |
| Coliving Space | $363 per month | $459 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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| Internet & Mobile | $8.41 per month | $9.55 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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| Leisure Activities | $19 per month | $38 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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| Haircut | $6.88 per visit | $8.41 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.15 per kg | $1.34 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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| Mobile Plan | $5.73 per month | $6.88 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $9.17 per month | $11 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $7.64 one-time | $9.55 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $25 per month | $36 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $11 per hour | $13 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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| Transportation | $23 per month | $23 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.57 per trip | $0.57 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.63 per km | $0.67 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $9.55 per month | $9.55 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.87 per trip | $2.87 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.94 per liter | $0.94 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $5.73 per month | $6.88 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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| Utilities | $32 per month | $46 per month |